Mount Vernon Christian girls' basketball team falls in state playoffs

Eighth-seeded Mount Vernon Christian loses to top-seeded Napavine 62-34 in Class 2B State Tournament game

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Mount Vernon Christian high school girls' basketball team fell to Napavine 62-34 on Friday in a Class 2B State Tournament game. Mount Vernon Christian was within five points of the Tigers late in the third quarter, but Napavine pulled away after that as the Hurricanes battled foul trouble and cold shooting.

Why it matters

The state playoffs are a high-stakes competition that determine the best teams in each classification. While Mount Vernon Christian's season ended in defeat, their appearance in the tournament represents a successful campaign and an opportunity to showcase their talent against the state's top programs.

The details

Mount Vernon Christian, the eighth seed, kept the game close against top-seeded Napavine for much of the contest. The Hurricanes trailed by just five points, 35-30, late in the third quarter before Napavine pulled away. Mount Vernon Christian was held to just six points in the first quarter and failed to score in the fourth quarter as they battled foul trouble and struggled shooting the ball.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 1, 2026.
  • Mount Vernon Christian will face Davenport at 2 p.m. Wednesday in a loser-out game at Numerica Veterans Arena in Spokane.

The players

Mount Vernon Christian

The eighth-seeded high school girls' basketball team that fell to Napavine in the state playoffs.

Napavine

The top-seeded high school girls' basketball team that defeated Mount Vernon Christian 62-34.

Anika Brunk

A player for Mount Vernon Christian who scored 9 points in the game.

Carolanne Votipka

A player for Mount Vernon Christian who scored 5 points and had 15 rebounds.

Avery McCullough

A player for Mount Vernon Christian who scored 7 points.

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What they’re saying

“But it was all Napavine after that as the 'Canes battled foul trouble and cold shooting.”

— Vic Wolffis, Mount Vernon Christian coach (Skagit Valley Herald)

What’s next

Mount Vernon Christian will face ninth-seeded Davenport (21-5) at 2 p.m. Wednesday in a loser-out game at Numerica Veterans Arena in Spokane.

The takeaway

While Mount Vernon Christian's season ended in defeat, their appearance in the state playoffs represents a successful campaign and an opportunity to showcase their talent against the state's top programs. The team will look to rebound in their next loser-out game against Davenport.